Our Team
We are a multidisciplinary team of speech-language pathologists and educational specialists. Our providers are committed to assisting our clients in overcoming steep challenges and achieving their goals through personalized care plans.
Not only do we understand conditions like dyslexia, dysgraphia, and oral language from a professional standpoint, many of us also have personal experiences with them — whether we were diagnosed ourselves or witnessed loved ones navigate learning or attention challenges. We provide empathetic, compassionate support for you and your family.
Wendy Popa, MS CCC-SLP
Co-CEO & Co-Founder, SLP & Dyslexia Specialist and Certified Dyslexia Advocate
Wendy offers knowledge, unwavering passion, and personal experience to our practice. She provides personalized and empowering treatment for clients with attention and learning challenges. Wendy is a graduate of Biola University and the University of Utah. She is licensed in Washington and Idaho.
Thomas Beck, MD
Co-CEO & Co-Founder, Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry
Thomas brings a combination of expertise and empathy to his practice, helping children and adults overcome attention challenges, maximize their strengths, and reveal often-hidden talents. He is a graduate of Loma Linda University and completed his residency at UCLA. He is licensed in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Florida, and California.
Hannah Fant, MS CCC-SLP
Director of Language and Learning Services, Speech-Language Pathologist
Hannah is an experienced speech-language pathologist who supports our language and learning team with far-reaching expertise and provides patient, compassionate care. She is a graduate of Washington State University. She is licensed in Washington, Idaho, Montana and Colorado.
Jonathan Simpson, MS SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Jonathan is a bilingual (Spanish) Speech Language Pathologist. He is a graduate of Washington State University (M.S. Speech and Hearing Sciences) and Arizona State University (B.S. Speech and Hearing Sciences). He is licensed in Washington State.
Paiton Haeberle, BA SLPA
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Executive Function Testing Technician
Paiton provides speech therapy services to our clients, helping them to manage language disorders, identify talents, and achieve their goals. Paiton is a graduate of Washington State University. She is licensed in Washington and Idaho.
Mary Kelleher, MS CCC-SLP
Assistant Director of Language and Learning Services, Speech-Language Pathologist
A Speech-Language Pathologist, Mary Kelleher assesses and treats clients with specific language and learning conditions, implementing a customized speech therapy plan to help them overcome obstacles and find success.
Julia Mahoney, BS C-SLPA
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant- Certified, Executive Function Testing Technician
Julia is a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. She specializes in treating a variety of communication difficulties, highlighting strengths, and building client confidence. She is licensed in Washington and Idaho. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University.
Janelle Huddle, BA SLPA
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Executive Function Testing Technician
Janelle provides focused reading and language intervention for our clients, focusing on building confidence, talents and strengths while overcoming language-related challenges. She is licensed in Washington and is a certified Dyslexia Advocate. She is a graduate of Washington State University.
Advisory Board
Robert Maurer, PhD
Human Potential
As Director of Behavioral Sciences for the Family Practice Residency Program at WSU Medical School and a faculty member with the UCLA School of Medicine, Dr. Maurer has traveled extensively to present seminars and consultations on a broad spectrum of issues that people face in today’s societies.